This technique of preparing Absinthe is the way that Absinthe was served in its heyday throughout the 19th century and early twentieth century. Whilst it was sometimes utilized in cocktails or consumed “straight”, the most famous method to drink Absinthe was to make use of the “Ritual”.

Pour a shot of Absinthe in the glass (Note: Some Absinthe glasses have markings or perhaps a bulge to indicate the appropriate amount of Absinthe, in any other case use 25-50ml).
Position the sugar within the spoon and rest the spoon on the rim of the glass.
Slowly drip, instead of pour, the iced water over the sugar, allowing it to dissolve and drip into the Absinthe.
As the water mixes into the Absinthe there is an effect referred to as louche. The essential oils from the herbal ingredients in the Absinthe are not soluble in water and so make the drink to turn milky or cloudy or “louche”. This effect can result in fascinating to view.
Once you have added the water (a ratio of 3:1 to 5:1 water to Absinthe is right) it is possible to the stir your drink and relish the taste of the Green Fairy.

Different types of Absinthe louche in different ways and Absinthes with a high essential oil content, like the Absinthe created from the orange oil Absinthe essence from AbsintheKit.com, louche superbly.

How to drink Absinthe with sugar making use of the Bohemian Approach or Czech Approach

This technique is really only the Ritual with a modern twist. It is not thought to be a proper means of serving Absinthe but has become favored by younger generation of Absinthe drinkers who have seen it performed in bars in the Czech Republic.

To arrange Absinthe like this, you’ll need:-
– Absinthe – an inexpensive one will do, high proof ones could be a bit risky!
– An Absinthe glass
– An Absinthe spoon
– A cube of sugar
– A lighter or match
– A carafe of iced water

Pour a shot of Absinthe within the glass.
Soak the sugar cube in the Absinthe, put on spoon and after that set it alight.
Let the sugar caramelize, melt and drip into the Absinthe. (Please note it can easily set the Absinthe on fire!).
Gradually drip the iced water into your Asbinthe, watch the louche and then stir using the spoon.
Appreciate your Bohemian Absinthe.

There are plenty of tutorials and video guides online showing you how to drink Absinthe with sugar and then there also are many sites that sell Absinthe and Absinthe products. AbsintheKit.com sell genuine wormwood essences to make your personal Asbinthe and they sell replica Absinthe glasses and spoons to assist give your Asbinthe experience a certain amount of culture!